π Ph.D. in Motor Behavior, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran, 2016Β π Master’s in Motor Control, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran, 2010Β π Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Sport Science, Tehran University, Iran, 2007
π Research Focus:
π Dr. Kavyani’s research interests include the cognitive and psychological aspects of motor behavior, with a focus on perceptual-motor tasks. Her work delves into areas such as the psychology refractory period, attention and performance, and the impact of cognitive empowerment on working memory and observational learning.
π©βπΌ Professional Journey:
π« University Lecturer (2017-Current): Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
π©βπ« Physical Education Teacher (2015-2017): Ministry of Education, Iran
π¬ Research Assistant (2011-2015): Shahid Beheshti University
π Lecturer (2015-2016): Nasibe Teacher Training College, Tehran, Iran
Β π Honors & Awards:
πΒ Certificate of Invention: Laboratory instrument of the double stimulation paradigm
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Scientific Activities: Conducted research in cognitive psychology at Dalhousie University, Canada (2014-2015)
π Top Noted Publications :
“The Effect of the Visual-Spatial Orienting on the Psychology Refractory Period” (Journal of Sport Psychology Studies, 2016)
“Using the Locus-of-Slack Logic to Determine Inhibition of Return Effects” (Cortex, 2020)
“The Fear of Movement and Anxiety in Athletes with and without Musculoskeletal Injury” (Journal of Sports and Motor Development, 2021)
π Author Metrics:
π Impactful Publications: Several papers published in reputable journals on topics ranging from motor skill development in infants to the effects of cognitive training on learning.
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Research Timeline:
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2014-2015: Conducted research at Dalhousie University, Canada
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2016-Current: Active involvement in various research projects, including the validation of outcome expectations for exercise scale in older adults.